18 replies to this topic

[Dougie Pumpkin]

Hi,

This will be my 1st time doing a multiple day event. (Thats if i do make it after the 1st day , then i can call it mi 1st Multiple day) so has anyone got a check list on what to prep, and take with me as gear and spares ect.

[The Addict]

I hate carrying loads of stuff around with me but if you aint got it you will bust it, when you walk the section drop the bum bag off at the end cards and pick it up on the way through.

Front tube
Levers
Dog turds etc
Gear lever
Rear brake lever
Clutch/front brake lever
Throttle cable
Throttle cap and wheel (Thanks Gizza5 for that one)
Spare set of gloves
Fuel bottle
Smallest tools you can find to take the carb off/air box,rear/front wheel,levers,throttle,gear lever etc
Couple of dry rags
Spare plug
Plug spanner
Fan wire connector encase the switch fails
Front and rear pads
Split links
Pliers
Chain tensioner,spring
A handful of the most common bolts/nuts on the bike encase you rattle one out

Maybe over the top but should get you out of most problems if you get any at all, if your carrying anything sharp like the pliers and especially the dog turd tool, stick the end in a cork firmly and tape it up.
If you can make sure you’ve got plenty of spares back in the van like bars,tyres,throttle etc

Make sure all your bolts are nice and tight before every day, water in the Rad, oil in the gearbox, pads will last the day and clean air filter. Put abit more air in the tyres to help avoid a front or rear puncture, better to have a tiny bit less grip than spending an hour sorting a deflate in the middle of nowhere.
Remember to leave your fuel can on the trailer in plenty of time and strap a litre of water to the can so you can have a good drink half way round and will save you carrying twice as much most of the day.

Edited by The Addict, 17 July 2007 - 06:14 PM.

[Ralph]

Mr Pumpkin,
Very important to unhitch the trailer with the spares in it before you ride a section.

[The Addict]

Thats a ******* cracking reply Ralph I asked for that I dont carry all that but most of it, erm well you do actually as I stuff it in your ruck sack whilst your signing on just got drinks and Mars Bars in my bag.
If you ride like me, you need spares

Edited by The Addict, 17 July 2007 - 06:15 PM.

[GIZZA5]

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Throttle cap and wheel (Thanks Gizza5 for that one)

SSDT a few years ago ''Johny Foreigner'' on a Mont 315 fell off on Saturday with only a few sections to go lifted the bike out of the water and the cap and wheel had popped off his throttle

Paniced and searched for a few minutes then offered him my spare wheel and cap..................and he finished the event!!!

You can ride with most things wrong or missing from your bike, flat tyres, no brakes, no clutch..........but its a hell of a job riding your bike operating the throttle cable with your teeth

[dad-]

my check list says beers and food for ralph !!!! tescos will only deliever fri and sat he will have run out of food for the monday no wonder you are not coming just with all that gear you will be worn out after the first day!!!

[Ralph]

dad-, on Jul 17 2007, 07:22 PM, said:

my check list says beers and food for ralph !!!! tescos will only deliever fri and sat he will have run out of food for the monday no wonder you are not coming just with all that gear you will be worn out after the first day!!!

Dad, put ya trunks on ya check list just in case we can get in the HOT TUB with Mr Webster, going to ask Tesco's to deliver to the van. Put a sign on the van PLEASE RING THE BELL and bet the driver will look for it.

And every one should put a Tampax in ya bum bag because you can SWIM, RUN, do GYMNASTICS, HORSE HIDE and RIDE BIKES with them and just in case you fill ya air box up in a stream stick it in, soke the water up in seconds but the bike might be a bit tempramental after??

Edited by Ralph, 17 July 2007 - 07:20 PM.

[Boydw]

ah ha my fellow riders, our team has expanded this year, so theres no room in the tub, i'm afraid.

Although ive heard that Ashy and his nr 1 team have ordered 2 tubs this year.

There may the possibility of some extra entertainment in the "James Lamkin Titty Bar" late on saturday night. Although this has yet to be confirmed - bring your tenners though lads!!!!

[Ralph]

Can i pre book at the "Tttty Bar" £50s worth from the top shelf please or is it from under the counter.
Dad said he has only a £5 so will accept anything from the tradesmans entrance if you have one???

[Dougie Pumpkin]

The Addict, on Jul 17 2007, 07:07 PM, said:

Thats a ******* cracking reply Ralph I asked for that I dont carry all that but most of it, erm well you do actually as I stuff it in your ruck sack whilst your signing on just got drinks and Mars Bars in my bag.
If you ride like me, you need spares

I don't ride like anyone.... I am a very unique rider, in fact special, yes special needs

Thanks Addict for the list, i have some spares but not all.

Wiil ask our lass for a tampax, might need the full box tho

Edited by Dougie Pumpkin, 18 July 2007 - 08:11 AM.

[2/4]

I have known people fall off and lose the "cup" that fits between the adjuster and piston on the brake/clutch. Could be a bit awkward doing 2 1/2 days without a front brake. Might be worth carrying one of those? I must now go and buy one as it's sure to happen to me next time out now that I've mentioned it.

[leggins]

Dougie Pumpkin, on Jul 17 2007, 10:04 PM, said:

The Addict, on Jul 17 2007, 07:07 PM, said:

Thats a ******* cracking reply Ralph I asked for that I dont carry all that but most of it, erm well you do actually as I stuff it in your ruck sack whilst your signing on just got drinks and Mars Bars in my bag.
If you ride like me, you need spares

I don't ride like anyone.... I am a very unique rider, in fact special, yes special needs

Thanks Addict for the list, i have some spares but not all.

Wiil ask our lass for a tampax, might need the full box tho

oh my god dougie just read this ,,You are givin me loads of ammo here matey keep it up.......

[PERCE]

You've all forgotten the essential lawn mower lads. The first occupants of the start filed have arrived today & have been spotted mowing their plot in anticipation of their hot tubs arriving.

[The Addict]

Good luck to everyone riding (especially our lot) - helpers/club and observers, hope you all have a great time and the weather doesnt spoil things too much. Ralphs really excited as ever and has drawn out 600 quid in tenners Boyd for the Titty Bar Hope to make it next year but sometimes there is stuff even more important than trials, only sometimes though

Billy

[IKB]

The Addict, on Jul 17 2007, 06:50 PM, said:

I hate carrying loads of stuff around with me but if you aint got it you will bust it, when you walk the section drop the bum bag off at the end cards and pick it up on the way through.

Front tube
Levers
Dog turds etc
Gear lever
Rear brake lever
Clutch/front brake lever
Throttle cable
Throttle cap and wheel (Thanks Gizza5 for that one)
Spare set of gloves
Fuel bottle
Smallest tools you can find to take the carb off/air box,rear/front wheel,levers,throttle,gear lever etc
Couple of dry rags
Spare plug
Plug spanner
Fan wire connector encase the switch fails
Front and rear pads
Split links
Pliers
Chain tensioner,spring
A handful of the most common bolts/nuts on the bike encase you rattle one out

Maybe over the top but should get you out of most problems if you get any at all, if your carrying anything sharp like the pliers and especially the dog turd tool, stick the end in a cork firmly and tape it up.
If you can make sure you’ve got plenty of spares back in the van like bars,tyres,throttle etc

Make sure all your bolts are nice and tight before every day, water in the Rad, oil in the gearbox, pads will last the day and clean air filter. Put abit more air in the tyres to help avoid a front or rear puncture, better to have a tiny bit less grip than spending an hour sorting a deflate in the middle of nowhere.
Remember to leave your fuel can on the trailer in plenty of time and strap a litre of water to the can so you can have a good drink half way round and will save you carrying twice as much most of the day.

What number are you? I'm just going to follow you and take bugger all!!!!!!!!!!!!!